Gan is new JGFP president

MANILA, Philippines — Former jungolfer Oliver Gan has been elected unanimously as the new president of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) after the new board of directors convened for the parliamentary election on Monday in San Juan City.

The 39-year-old Gan emerged as the top vote-getter during the recent board election.

He received 143 votes as Team OGAN, or the Outstanding Golfers Achievement Nationwide, took the first eight positions for the 14 elected directors.

A former program officer for the National Capital Region at the Philippine Sports Institute (PSI), Gan succeeded Nikki Ng.

Other elected board members from Team OGAN are Aurelio Gomez as executive vice president, Mariel Macasaet as secretary, AJ Adivisio treasurer, Ely Saludar as press relations officer, Jun Cedo as executive director, Lue de Guzman as membership committee head, Baltaire Balanguan as training chief, and Charlie Go of Team PLAY under Ng as Visayas tournament head.

Gan said it was unfortunate that five other elected JGFP board members opted to resign, including Mandaluyong City Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos, Victor Aliwas, Mark Roasca and Marc Young. Gerry Handog also decided to step down as chairman.

While the new board approved the resignation of the five elected directors, they decided to keep the position of chairman vacant in hopes that Handog will reconsider.